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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S620 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 3 years prior to the VG-160 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S620 grades versus the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus VG-160

 S620 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S620

 VG-160 S620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus VG-160

 S620 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 features physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S620 and the VG-160.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and VG-160.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 165 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $37 $90